Job Description
Our manufacturing client in the Courtice area is looking for a National Health and Safety Manager to join their team.
The National Health & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing the national occupational health and safety program. This role involves developing and implementing safety programs, identifying improvement opportunities, and delivering solutions through coaching and training.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide guidance on health and safety policies and procedures
- Implement industry best practices and ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Support program maintenance through inspections, audits, and on-site training
- Delegate tasks, set expectations, and monitor progress
- Coordinate accident investigations and manage worker claims
- Develop and manage health and safety KPIs
- Identify performance measures and improve accuracy and documentation
- Collaborate with Operations to ensure compliance with safety programs
- Communicate effectively with staff and customers
- Liaise with government inspectors and external parties
- Lead and mentor direct reports
- Monitor incident reports and manage injury claims
- Inform supervisors and management of incidents and assign corrective actions
- Ensure attention to detail, record-keeping, and communication
- Manage safety training and update the safety data tracking system
- Develop and execute health & safety programs according to legal guidelines
- Assess risk and ensure adherence to health and safety legislation
- Train employees on health & safety matters
- Provide leadership through communication, coaching, and development
- Enforce health and safety regulations and ensure compliance
- Manage WSIB claims and return-to-work programs
- Maintain accident prevention systems and promote health and safety initiatives
- Provide accurate data, reports, and analysis on health and safety
- Facilitate incident investigations and risk assessments
- Participate in Health and Safety Committee activities
- Maintain certifications and perform audits
- Handle administrative duties, attend training, and remain compliant with legislation
- Develop a system for maintaining employee records
- Ensure customer service and practice good housekeeping
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety preferred
- Provincial Health and Safety certification and auditor certification preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in health & safety management
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred
- Experience in training and delivering health & safety programs
- Understanding of disability management and return-to-work programs
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Eligible to operate a motor vehicle
30+ days ago